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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.49, 1,232.96 and 495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.49, 1,232.96 and 495.14 is: 683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.49 : 1,232.96 = 495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.49/1,232.96 = 495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.49x = 1,232.96 × 495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.49x = 610,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,479.17/893.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.25

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